These actors are often known for their great height than for their acting skills. Here is a list of 10 Tallest Male Actors in Hollywood Living or Dead
#10 Jeff Goldblum – 6 feet 4 inches
Jeff Goldblum is best known for starring in the famous films of his era, Jurassic Park and Independence Day. He made his film debut as a thug in Charles Bronson’s Death Wish. Jeff has received nominations for an Oscar, an Emmy, a Genie and a Drama Desk Award throughout his career.
#9 Michael Clarke Duncan – 6 feet 5 inches
Died on September 3, 2012, Michael Clarke Duncan was best known for his role as John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999). He also acted in films such as Armageddon (1998), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), The Scorpion King (2002), Daredevil (2003) and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). Before coming to the acting field, he had done many security jobs and he had also worked as a bodyguard for many celebrities.
#8 Fred Dryer – 6 feet 6 inches
After retirement from his football career, Fred Dryer joined the acting career and soon became a very famous American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Sgt. Rick Hunter in the U.S TV series Hunter.
#7 Abraham Benrubi – 6 feet 7 inches
The eldest son of former rock singer Asher Benrubi, Abraham is best known for his role as Jerry Markovic on the long-running television drama ER. Apart from TV shows, he has also acted in many movies and has given his voice to various characters.
#6 Brad Garrett – 6 feet 8 inches
Brad Garrett is a famous stand-up comedian, actor and professional poker player who has acted in many television shows and movies. He played Robert Barone on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond being his first major role. Some of his famous movies include Stuart Little 2 (2002), An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000), Night at the Museum (2006).
#5 Ted Cassidy – 6 feet 9 inches
Ted Cassidy was best known for playing Lurch on television series The Addams Family. His deep bass voice can be heard on the opening of the TV series The Incredible Hulk(1978) as he has voiced the Hulk for the first two seasons. He died on January 16, 1979.
#4 Carel Struycken – 7 feet
Famous for playing the Giant in Twin Peaks and Mr. Homn in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Carel Struycken is a 7-feet tall Dutch film, television, and stage actor. He is often seen in comedic roles where height plays a major part.
#3 Richard Kiel – 7 feet 2 inches
Late Richard Kiel is best remembered for his role as Jaws in two movies from James Bond franchise – The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979). Kiel began his acting career from the television series Laramie. He died on September 10, 2014, at St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, of a heart attack.
#2 Peter Mayhew – 7 feet 3 inches
Peter Mayhew was the man underneath the character Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise. Producers of Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger read an article in a newspaper about men with large feet and they saw a photograph of Peter after which they decided to cast him in the role of the minotaur. That role marked his entry in the film industry.
#1 Matthew McGrory – 7 feet 6 inches
7 feet 6 inches tall Matthew McGrory was American actor who died at age 32 of heart failure. During his short career, he played the role of a giant in the movies such as Bubble Boy (2001), Big Fish (2003), House of 1000 Corpses (2003) and The Devil’s Rejects (2005). He was recognized by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Actor.
